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Cotton Mather
About
American religious minister and scientific writer (1663–1728)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Cotton Mather
- Born
- 1663-02-12
- Died
- 1728-02-13
- Occupation
- Christian minister / historian / theologian / writer / pamphleteer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Boston
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseElizabeth Mather
Family
- FatherIncrease Mather
- MotherMaria Cotton
- SiblingElizabeth Mather
- ChildSamuel Mather
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Education
- University of Glasgow
- Harvard University
- Harvard College
- Boston Latin School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q380719 ↗
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